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CITY HALL Sound Auto Care specializes in the 801 SW 174th Street diagnostics, repair and maintenance Normandy Park WA 98166 of European, Asian cars and trucks. CITY HALL MAIN LINE Is Your Car Ready For Winter? 206-248-7603 Our Winter Ready Service Includes: • Oil and Filter Service • Multi Point Inspection • Tire Rotation Chad & Cyndi Ohrt • Tread and Air Pressure check 4257 24th Avenue W • Fluid Inspection Seattle, WA 98199 • Battery Test Broker/Managing Broker 206-284-8285 www.philipspublishing.com Call 206-246-3888 www.soundautocare.com | 18451 Des Moines Memorial Dr. | SeaTac [email protected] OhrtRealEstateGroup.com Chad:(206)227-4500 Cyndi:(206)919-1109 [email protected] NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 3 CITY DIRECTORY Jonathan Chicquette City Hall Mayor 801 SW 174th Street Normandy Park WA 98166 City Hall Main Line Recently, the City Council conducted a workshop. In attendance 206-248-7603 Police Non-Emergency were the City Council and several members of the Planning 206-248-7600 Commission and a group of residents. The meeting was to focus Police & City Hall on solutions; everyone came with great ideas and team spirit. The Office Hours 8:30am–4:30pm most intriguing part of the exercise was looking for themes in the and closed noon–1pm solutions suggested, and the language used to convey them. After Monday through Friday City Administration reviewing my notes, I found one theme that stood out, education. City Manager 206-248-8246 Often as residents of Normandy Park, we find ourselves wondering, City Clerk do I need a permit for building a fence? Who do I call if my dog 206-248-8248 Finance Director has gone missing? How do I report a flood at Walker Creek? It’s in 206-248-8251 these moments of questioning that a city should be doing its best Accounting Specialist to offer easy to find answers. In most cases, those answers are a 206-248-8247 Community Development phone call away. In others, a quick visit to the new City website will Director do the trick. Regardless of the venue, educating people makes for 206-248-8253 a better community and a safer place to live for all. Parks Director 206-248-8257 With education and community building in mind, our Chief of Permit Tech 206-248-8260 Police, Dan Yourkoski, has conducted a few community meetings Public Works Operations where he has shared the statistics of law enforcement activity in 206-248-8269 the city and things people can do to be safer on the go and at Public Works Engineer 206-248-8256 home. The one thing that many residents may have missed by not Recreation/Facility attending is the simple message of using 9-1-1 to contact the police Scheduling department. It doesn’t matter if it’s an emergency or not, calling 9-1- 206-248-7603 Police Chief 1 is the thing to do. This straightforward process allows dispatching 206-248-7600 of the police in a timely and efficient manner. Bottom line, your calls Police Records Manager get answered. 206-248-7600 Passport Office Hours 9:00am–4:00pm The benefits of having a dedicated city-run police force is just one Tuesday, Wednesday, of the many ways Normandy Park is different in a significant way. Thursday. Appointment required and may be made The safety of our residents comes first. by calling 206-248-8248

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SIGN-OFF Notes [ ] CD Chris Preston [ ] AD Peter Tressel [ ] CW Chris Preston [ ] AS Erin Burk [ ] AM [ ] PM Beth Elmore [ ] PA Mike Fritz Council Corner It was only a few advocacy from Normandy Ferrer-Santa Ines, has done years ago that the Park citizens a second shot a fantastic job bringing new City of Normandy at a levy lift passed. Such is common sense budget Park was in the new norm of how the city’s processes and reporting to the

Mike Bishoff a challenging budget and finances work, City. Under her guidance, our Deputy Mayor, Normandy Park financial situation and it’s essential that we all bond rating has gone from an City Council eventually leading understand the City will need A+ to an AA-, this translates to to unplanned to ask the citizens to vote for the City meeting its financial layoffs and reduction of a small bump in taxes about commitment on its long-term services. There were rumors every five to six years just to debt to be very strong. Also, that the city would dissolve maintain current services— recent Washington State audits and split between Burien unless things change. have not identified any adverse and Des Moines. Citizens findings. While city services While that all might sound dire, stepped in and got creative are not the way they were a city staff and council have to prevent additional police decade or two ago, we are in been busy putting in place force reductions through a much better position these new financial policies and unprecedented fundraising days compared to just a few looking for new sources of and contributions to city years ago. revenue over the last several coffers. This was only a years. These financial policies With all that said, it remains temporary solution, and required the creation of a imperative that we continue long-term planning would be to drive toward great, required to prevent safe neighborhoods, the City from falling with beautiful parks, apart financially. ...it remains imperative that we continue to drive towards a great well-maintained streets In the following year, and properties. To that citizens were asked financial place for the City for all end, the City will need to provide additional the right reasons—great, safe to continue to drive taxes through a levy neighborhoods with beautiful towards self-sustaining lift. The levy lift initially revenue and a stable, failed due in part to a parks and well-maintained sufficient rainy day fund. lack of communication streets and properties. This year, your newly and understanding of seated city council how the City’s budget is making strategic is always in a bit of a decline. strategic “rainy day” fund and economic development a key minimum annual deposits to priority. This conversation is The cause of ongoing help even out the lows when just getting started, and my budget decline is due to the economy turns down. Over plea to you is to get involved the one percent maximum the next eight to ten years, we’ll by attending council and yearly tax increase allowed bank about a million dollars committee meetings, and by under Eyman initiatives that that require a supermajority of bringing your great ideas to the passed over a decade ago. the council to use. Likewise, table. Your voice, passion, and With new involvement and our Finance Director, Jennifer participation truly matter.

6 NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 MOUNT RAINIER POOL WATER AEROBICS GOVERNED BYSWIM THE DES MOINESLESSONS POOL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT A fun and refreshing way to OUR PHILOSOPHY get and stay in shape • We believe Better Swimming is Safer Swimming Monday - Friday 8:30 - 9:30 am • We teach every student how to be the best swimmer they can so they are safe in all aquatic environments Tuesday/Thursday 7 - 8 pm Re-Opening in March – • Our instructors work shorter distances and more repetitions so each student is Monday - Wednesday 8 - 9 pm provided the proper foundation to learn how to swim *We hope to restart evening classes • We have a very small (4-1)Come student to teacherSee ratio the so that eachDiﬀ student erence! can get the in the near future most out of each lesson Price: $6.50 Adults / $5 Seniors • Our instructors are trained andVisit critiqued www.mtrainierpool.com daily for more information Lessons (per class fees) LAP SWIM Our classes are divided into proficiency levels, not necessarily age groups Swim your way to Cash/Check Credit/Debit 2017 Lesson better health and fitness 2018 SPRING SCHEDULE (Through June 18) Preschool Level 1-4 $9.75 $10.75 Registration Dates Mon - WedMonday - Fri 5:30 - Tuesday7:15 am Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Youth Level 1-4 $9.75 $10.75 Pre Registration 5:30–8Monday am Lap -Swim Friday 8 - 9 am Lap Swim Lap Swim (current students only) CLOSED (M, W, F) $ $ Monday - Friday 11 am - 1 pm Youth Level 5-6 6.60 7.26 Monday,Water March Walking 20 8–9 am Water Aerobics – Water Aerobics – Water Aerobics – Water Aerobics – Water Aerobics – 7–10 am Mon - Wed - Fri 8 - 9 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30Parent - 9:30 am- Tot 8:30 - 9:30 am $5 8:30 - 9:30$5.50 am Monday,Swim April Team 17 – 6 Lanes SaturdayLap Swim NoonLap Swim - 1 pm Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim Monday,7 am May – noon 15 $6.60 $7.26 $ $ Parent - Tot (drop in) 9–10 amPrice: Lap Swim 4.50 Adults / 3.25Lap Swim Seniors Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim Monday,Family June Swim 19 Water Walking 9:30 am Water Walking 9:30 am Water Walking 9:30 am Water Walking 9:30 am Water Walking 9:30 am 10 am - noon Adult $9.75 $10.75 Open Registration 10–11 am Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim OPENWater SWIM Walking Water Walking WaterPrivate Walking Water Walking $39 Water Walking$42.90 (open to all) Stop in and enjoy a refreshing dip Thursday, March 23 11–12 pm Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap* Lesson Swim payment notesLap Swim Lap Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Thursday, April 17 Monday - Friday (family) 10:30 am - 2 pm Parent-Tot classes are $5 per lesson if you sign up for the 12–1 pm Lap Swim Lap Swim Lapmonth Swim or $6.60 if you Lapwant Swim to drop in. You mustLap pay Swim upon Thursday,Open/Family May 18 Swim Mon -Family Wed Swim- Fri 7Family - 8 pm Swim Familyregistration Swim as we do notFamily hold Swim spots. When youFamily pay for Swim (Lap Swim 3 Lanes) Thursday, June 22 lessons you are paying for month or session you sign up for. noon - 2 pm Mon - Wed - Fri 8 - 9 pm 1–3:30 pm Your totalCLOSED will depend on how many days a week you sign Saturday 1 - 2 pm up for and how many of those days there are in the month. 2 - 8 pm $ Private Rentals 3:30–4 pm Swim Team –Price: 3.75Swim Team – SwimFor example:Team – Swim Team – Swim Team – 6 Lanes 6 Lanes 6 Lanes $9.75 x 8 (Monday and6 Lanes Wednesday for the month)6 Lanes = $78 (Visit website for more information) 4–5 pmPOOL Swim RENTALS Team – Swim Team – Swim $9.75 Team x 4 – (Saturday onlySwim for Team the –month) = $39Swim Team – 6 Lanes 6 Lanes 6 Lanes 6 Lanes 6 Lanes The poolFamily is availableSwim shallow SaturdaysFamily and Swim Sundays shallow Family Swim shallow Family Swim shallowAboutFamily Levels Swim shallow for a variety of events. 5–6 pm Swim Team – Swim Team – SwimIf your Team child – has previousSwim swim Team experience – outsideSwim of Team our –program or has been out of our lesson Rental6 includesLanes mats, noodles,6 Lanes a diving 6 programLanes more than 3 months6 Lanes we will require them6 Lanes to take a placement test to see where they fit board,Family and lifejacketsSwim shallow upon request.Family Swim shallow Familywithin Swim our lessonshallow program.Family If Swimthey haveshallow never swamFamily unassisted Swim shallow before they do not need a placement test and will be placed in the first level of their appropriate group. 6–7 pmWe are Swim typically Team – able to scheduleSwim Team rentals – Swim Team – Swim Team – Swim Team – up to 63 Lanes months in advance.6 LanesPayment for 6 Lanes 6 Lanes 6 Lanes About Age Groups all rentalsFamily is Swim due shallow 2 weeks beforeFamily Swimevent. shallow Family Swim shallow Family Swim shallow Family Swim shallow

Cash/Check Credit/Debit For children 6 months to 3 years old, we offer Parent-Tot classes where both you and your child 7–8 pm Half RATESopen swim Half open swim Halfget open into swimthe water. Half open swim Half open swim Dive Seattle – 3 Lanes Swim$ Team – $ Dive Seattle – 3 Lanes Swim Team – Swim Team – <25 people in water 3 Lanes90 99 For our group lessons 3we Lanes require that students3 beLanes at least 3 years of age or older. Children ages 26 - 60 people in water $120 $132 3-5 years old will be placed in our Pre-School section classes and children 6 and older will be 8–9 pm Lap Swim – 6 Lanes Lapplaced Swim in – our6 Lanes Youth section classes. Open swim 61 - 103Water people Aerobics in water $150 $165 Water Aerobics Teens and adults will be placed in our adult lessons. Front lobby $45 $49.50 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Non-Residents, Register before June 30 at Resident Rate. New Key Chain Interactive schedule available at Mtrainierpool.com — includes schedule changes. About Placement testsTags for Security! If your child has taken lessons outside of the AMG Swim School program or has been out of our program for more than six months, we will require a placement test before sign up. Placement tests are conducted on Mondays/Wednesdays at 2 pm or 4:45 pm and Tuesdays/ We’reThursday Focused at 4:45 pm. on Placement Safety tests and are free Service. and only take a few minutes. Please show up at least 10 minutes in advance so we can have an instructor in the water for your placement test. If you show up later than the scheduled time, we cannot guarantee you will get a Comeplacement testSee that day.the Diﬀ erence! mount rainier pool www.MtRainierPool.com

22722 - 19th Ave S • Des Moines • 206-824-4722 @MTRAINIERPOOL OPERATED BY THE DES MOINES POOL METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 7 Contact Your City Council Wanted: Normandy Park Position 1 Shawn McEvoy community members 206-396-8104 shawn.mcevoy@ normandyparkwa.gov and residents like you

Position 2 The City will soon begin preparing its 2019–2020 Budget. Susan West Two years ago, staff worked with a subcommittee referred to 206-818-6945 Susan.West@ as the Budget Advisory Group (BAG) made up of community normandyparkwa.gov members to provide input on the City of Normandy Park’s

Position 3 budget. No finance background? No worries. The City’s goal Jonathan Chicquette is to promote transparency and 253-666-9886 Jonathan.Chicquette@ community engagement. normandyparkwa.gov Meetings will take place at City Position 4 Mike Bishoff Hall in August/September. This is a 206-679-4720 Mike.Bishoff@ great opportunity to participate in a normandyparkwa.gov collaborative process to learn more

Position 5 about your government and how the Michelle Sipes-Marvin City uses its resources to maintain 206-200-6719 Michelle.Sipes-Marvin@ continued and reliable services to normandyparkwa.gov the Normandy Park community.

Position 6 Patrick McDonald If you have any questions or if you are interested in 206-992-6901 participating, contact Finance Director, Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Patrick.mcdonald@ normandyparkwa.gov Ines at [email protected].

Position 7 Sue-Ann Hohimer 206-288-0760 Sue-Ann.Hohimer@ normandyparkwa.gov

MONTHLY MEETING CALENDAR Arts Commission 1st Tuesday, 7pm Economic Development Committee 2nd Wednesday, 7pm Council Meeting 2nd Tuesday, 7pm Metropolitan Parks District 2nd Tuesday, 6:30pm (if necessary) Civil Service 3rd Tuesday, Noon Park Commission 3rd Wednesday, 7pm Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 7pm Council Study Session “Reflections” by Normandy Park photographer 4th Tuesday, 7pm (if necessary) Doug Early. Read more about Doug on page 26.

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COMMUNITY ──── ART SURVEY Get involved! NORMANDY PARK ARTS COMMISSION ────

March – May 2018 Thank you The Community Art Survey is meant to capture feedback from the Normandy Park community so that the Arts Commission can continue to present events and programs that reflect the art and culture of Normandy Park and the surrounding area. “The artist's world is We would love to hear from you; please take ten minutes to help limitless. It can be found us learn more about how we can best serve you and our local anywhere, far from where he artists! lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep.” Complete the next two pages, and mail them into - Paul Strand City Hall, or take the survey online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NPARTS18

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NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 13 Basic Birding and Owl Prowling in Normandy Park Have you heard the sounds of Spring? Are the Basic Birding Classes and Owl Prowls are melodious birdsongs and the itch to get outside set up to help you develop a skill of both in the fresh air making you a little anxious? knowledge and hands-on experience so Join the Normandy Park Parks Commission that you’ll have tools to go out on your for seasonal walks in local parks for a Birding own and discover birds in Normandy Park, Basics Class or an Owl Prowl! or anywhere. When you are comfortable identifying a few easier species then the real Birding is an inclusive sport and is second only fun begins… looking for rare and secretive to gardening in popularity. It has known health birds in your area. benefits that include walking, breathing fresh air, spending time with others, and unplugging Marine View, Walker Preserve, and Nature from your devices. Birding can be a simple Trails Parks are great places to get started in activity that connects you to the diversity and this rewarding activity to learn about your local beauty of nature or it can be an intellectual and birds, both common and rare. The Birding scientific pursuit that connects us to the world Basics Class, begins by identifying birds by of citizen scientists. sight and sound. Next, we will look for clues made by birds such as feathers, nests, tracks, and sounds they use to communicate. After learning more about the ecology of our area it is OWL easy to track birds by their habitat use and feeding behaviors. Learning and practicing skills of awareness can help PROWL us find and identify a bird, sometimes by just a flash of its tail.

Our Owl Prowls are a two-part adventure beginning at dusk with owl pellet dissection followed by a slow walk on a quest to spot an owl. The pellets are a fascinating way to connect to the life of an owl and consist mostly of tiny bones and fur. We’ll have the chance to identify some of the critters they depend on for food and learn about owls’ unique digestive systems. The walk will be guided to assist the adventurers to turn on their senses of sight and sound to quietly walk in the woods to hear and spot the owls.

14 NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 FREE We go door to door BIRDING to promote BASICS your business. CLASS

Winter 2018 JOIN NATURALIST KEVIN O'MALLEY, OF SOUTH SOUND NATURE SCHOOL, ON A WALK TO DISCOVER MIGRATING AND LOCAL BIRDS IN NORMANDY PARK

@ MARINE VIEW PARK 20945 MARINE VIEW DR SW, New Stormwater Lines for Manhattan View SATURDAYS, 8-10:30 AM Neighborhood Pg. 8 NORCOM New 911 Provider Pg. 19 APRIL 7th Family Fun at APRIL 14th Winterfest 2017 Pg. 24 APRIL 21st

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RSVP REQUIRED or [email protected] Amanda León 206.248.8257 [email protected]

About our teacher: Trained Naturalist Kevin “Porcupine” O’Malley has been leading adult and family courses in nature for over a decade. He’s particularly skillful in guiding children and adults to have experiences that connect them to the Nature that surrounds them and to inspire questions with answers to be found on another day in the woods. “Next time you hear a woodpecker drumming or discover an owl pellet you will be able to narrow it down to a few species. My guess is you will want to go back outside and find more clues that solve nature’s mysteries!” ~ Kevin All Basic Birding Class is designed for beginners and intermediate adults and families. It is recommended to have a pair of binoculars, dress for the weather, and be prepared for a walk. These are free events and will begin in March and run through September 2018. The birding adventures LET YOUR are limited in size. RSVP is required. Please contact Amanda DOG RUN! León, Parks Director, at [email protected] or call 206-248-8257 to make your reservations today! 206-708-1178 626 SW 154th St Burien 98166 campcrockett.com

NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 15 Two New Fitness Classes that are Silver and Fit Insurance Eligible Des Moines Normandy Park Senior Activity Center proudly introduces two more 50+ fitness programs that seniors with Silver and Fit Insurance coverage can attend at no cost. More and more insurance companies appreciate the many health benefits of keeping their clients healthy, fit and happy... keeping them out of the hospital! For more information or to register please call 206-878-1642.

Zumba-Gold Yoga For Your Back, Zumba-Gold is accessible for seniors, Move With Ease beginners or others needing modifications in Who’s got your back? You do! Radiant Health their exercise routine. As we age, exercise Yoga, a Hatha-based yoga practice, will continues to be of critical importance to allow you to explore more deeply and gently weight management, heart health, balance what your body and mind seek... less pain! and injury prevention. Zumba Gold is a dance Yoga helps increase strength in very specific workout infused with a medley of dance muscles and muscle groups. Back and styles, including merengue, cha-cha, cumbia, abdominal muscles are essential components belly dance, rumba, tango and salsa. Zumba of the muscular network of the spine, helping Gold falls under the category of endurance the body maintain proper upright posture training, which keeps the heart healthy and the and movement. When these muscles are circulatory system strong. Wear loose fitting, conditioned, back pain can be greatly comfortable clothing that allows your body to reduced or avoided. Breathing is another experience a wide range of movement. Wear important component to your yoga practice. athletic shoes to support your ankles and The quality of the breath in many ways knees to efficiently and safely move through determines the quality of your yoga practice. your workout. Chairs available for seated Breath sets the stage for a relaxed body, modifications of the dances. encourages strong circulation, and eases Instructor: Deborah Birrane tension—thus minimizing pain and disease. Thurs 3:30–4:20pm $55 Wear comfortable clothing. Please bring a mat and a blanket. Instructor: Deborah Birrane Thurs 4:30–5:30pm $55

16 NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 Golf and Horticulture Programs Start this Spring! Spring is just around the corner and we are ready for our annual golfing and horticulture programs to start the season with exercise, education and good fun at Des Moines Normandy Park Senior Activity Center. For more information please call 206-878-1642. Registration for these outings begins March 19th.

Horticulture Outings Golf Outings Explore lush and varied Northwest gardens Enjoy playing 9 holes at Puget Sound courses. and nurseries. Lunch at local eateries or bring Transportation is available on a first paid a sack lunch. Note: Transportation fee does not basis or meet at the course. All players draw reflect no-host lunch or garden admission fees. numbers to determine playing partners and tee Trips depart at 9am unless otherwise noted. position. Departure is 8–8:30am and return Mon Age 50+ $10 Transportation Fee time varies. Players pay their own green fees. Apr 6 West Seattle Nursery, Seattle Mon Age 50+ $10 Transportation Fee Lunch at Endolyne Joe’s Apr 23 Allenmore, Tacoma Greens Fees: $17 Depart 10am May 7 High Cedars, Orting Greens Fees: $18 Flower World, Snohomish Apr 20 May 21 Capital City, Lacey Greens Fees: $18 Lunch at Maltby Café Depart 8:30am June 4 Lake Limerek, Shelton Greens Fees: $18 May 4 Woodbrook Native Nursery, Gig Harbor Lunch at Tanglewood Grill May 18 Clematis Garden, Seattle Lunch at TBA June 1 Bassetti’s Crooked Arbor Garden, Woodinville Pot luck lunch at the garden

NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 17 The King County Queen

When rain is a mist there is never a pout, Though she regally sings when the mountain is out.

She dines the cool restaurants like Serious Pie And is seen in The Palace, Tom Douglas nearby.

She sips coffee from mugs with mermaids and crowns

and guzzles Jones Soda when Have you wanted to share your no one’s around. poetry with the public? Here is your chance! Submit your creations She cheers Sounders and Seahawks to Art Commission/City Hall and your poem could be selected to publish And some Huskies too, in the next City Scene magazine. Loves walking her Corgis’ Requests for Submission: At Woodland Park Zoo City of Normandy Park From Needle to Dome 801 SW 174th Street, Is considered her scene Normandy Park, WA 98166 She is known unto all as Attn: Art Commission The King County Queen. Please submit a short bio and picture along with your poem.

Sue-Ann Hohimer Questions: Council Member, City of Normandy Park [email protected]

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NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 19 New Officer Starts at the Police Academy! On February 1st, the Normandy Park half years working for MasterCard before Police Department welcomed Joel deciding to move back to Washington with Lasko to our team. Joel grew up on the his wife Maggie. east coast in Connecticut. Shortly after graduating from high school, Joel enlisted Joel had several options as to where he in the Navy. During his time in the Navy, could begin his police career. He chose Joel was assigned to the USS Abraham to work for the City of Normandy Park Lincoln, based out of Everett. After because of the Police Department’s strong completing his enlistment, Joel relationship with the community. Not attended Western Connecticut many places are as supportive of their State University, where he police officers as Normandy Park. Joel is earned his Bachelor’s looking forward to completing the basic degree in Business law enforcement academy so he can begin Administration and serving Normandy Park and its citizens. Management. Joel Joel started the academy on February 21st, spent two and a and is set to graduate June 28, 2018.

New Normandy Park Police Officer Joel Lasko

Block Watch/ Status of hiring Emergency of officers for the Preparedness Normandy Park Program Police Department Normandy Park Police Department is On February 26th and 28th, we completed oral starting up a block watch/emergency boards in which we saw over 15 candidates. preparedness program. The two programs Several have successfully moved on to the are linked together because they are next round of hiring. Those who advance will both directly related to getting to know next have a Chief’s interview, followed by your neighbors. If your neighborhood a background investigation, polygraph, and is interested in getting organized, then psychological examination. We are hopeful we please contact Chief Dan Yourkoski will be able to fill at least one if not two of our at [email protected]. remaining vacancies. The Police Department can help with organizing meetings and providing a We will continue to aggressively recruit meeting location. Groups should be candidates until all of our positions are filled. limited to 20–30 households. It is important to not only fill our vacancies, but more importantly to fill them with the right Also, if you are interested in taking on people who are a good fit for our community. more of a leadership role for the City in Emergency Management please contact Thank you for your continued support of the Chief Yourkoski. Police Department and your patience.

20 NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 REGISTER NOW FOR OUR SPRING & SUMMER CAMPS. Register online www.madiscafe.com [email protected] Normandy Park Police to Offer Women’s Self- Defense Class In May 2018 we will be offering a class taught by our very own Officer John Lievero. Officer Lievero has been teaching the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D) system for 16 years. During that time he has taught NORMANDY PARK SENIOR LIVING PRESENTS over 100 classes and over 1000 students. We continue to receive positive feedback from participants years later. The course will consist of four three-hour classes. You must attend all four SUNDAY sessions. Athletic attire is recommended. Sweat pants and cross training running type shoes that BrunchJOIN US provide lateral support $8 Adults, 2nd Sunday are preferred. Dates, $4 Children 12 and Under. Free with Touring Parties times, and location are of every month to be determined. Class 11 AM - 1 PM size is limited so if you A Member of the Artegan Family For reservations are interested please Celebrating the please call us at email John at jlievero@ Art of Life (206) 241-0821 today! normandyparkwa.gov. 16625 1st Ave South | Normandy Park, WA 98148 (206) 539-1629 | www.artegan.com

NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 21 Thinking about Normandy Park Normandy Park’s Trees and King County BY DAVID NEMENS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Conservation What would a “walk in the Park” be without the City’s District Tree trees? Normandy Park’s magnificent tree canopy is part of what defines our City’s character. So it’s no surprise that Canopy Normandy Park’s residents value their trees, and have very Assessment strong opinions about them. BY AMANDA LEÓN, PARKS DIRECTOR In early February, the City Council held a Special Meeting The City of Normandy Park to discuss the City’s trees. The City Council and several is collaborating with the Planning Commission members participated in the meeting, King County Conservation as did City Manager Mark Hoppen and Community District to begin a Tree Development Director David Nemens. Many members of Canopy Assessment Study. the public spoke about what Normandy Park’s trees mean Normandy Park was chosen to to them. participate in the South County Based on what we heard at that meeting, City staff developed Tree Assessment Initiative. a Tree Preservation and Canopy Enhancement Program. The King County Conservation The program emphasizes education, and de-emphasizes District recently identified, and regulation. The overall goal of the program is to engage dedicated funding, to cities a broad base of citizens and property owners in a multi- south of I-90 who do not have faceted, community-based effort to preserve Normandy recent canopy data. Park’s trees and enhance its tree canopy. This Tree Canopy Assessment The program has three main parts: will produce a report that 1. The City and community groups should help to quantifies the current canopy EDUCATE Normandy Park residents on the benefits cover. It will give the city and value of trees, and on good tree planting and data about the percentage of maintenance practices. overall canopy coverage, data 2. The City should COOPERATE and PARTNER with continued next page public and private groups that are involved in education and tree canopy preservation. 3. The City should continue to REGULATE the cutting of trees in critical areas and their buffers, on new development sites, and on commercially or multifamily zoned properties. These regulations should be reviewed from time to time to be sure that they are clear, concise, and enforceable. The City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff will continue to work to flesh out these ideas. We will continue to seek out and provide opportunities for on-going citizen involvement. We will report back to you on a regular basis about how these ideas are working, and about opportunities for you to tell us your ideas about preserving the City’s tree legacy.

22 NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 about deciduous vs evergreen canopy, and mapping that will identify areas of canopy. Also included in this study will be useful data and fact sheets for all Normandy Park residents. King County Conservation District will also provide stormwater capacity analysis and online information that will be posted on the City’s website. In addition to partnering with King County Conservation District, the City will partner with Terra Firma Consulting and Plan-it Geo, LLC. An urban tree canopy study generally costs between $10–$20k. This will be the City of Normandy Park’s first Tree Canopy Assessment. Moving forward, the Tree Canopy Assessment will be used by the Community Development and Planning Department to develop policy, inform future forestry restoration programs, THANK YOU TO OUR FRIENDS set future canopy goals, plan AND NEIGHBORS IN THE BURIEN for improved stormwater COMMUNITY! management, and provide Thanks to your generous online planning tools. dona�ons to our annual food drive, Pollock Insurance not only met our goal of enough food to start an onsite pantry at Evergreen High School, we exceeded it and one is being established at Tyee High School as well! THANK YOU! Proudly represen�ng several carriers including:

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NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 23 City Works with Metro to Create New Transportation Options BY DAVID NEMENS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR King County Metro and the City of Park are accessible by Metro bus Normandy Park are working together to routes, but those routes may not improve mobility options for our city’s offer the sort of easy and convenient residents—we want to make it easier for connections to regional transit options residents to get where they want to go. you want. Metro’s “Community Connections” is a According to Emily four-year (2015–2018) demonstration Kish, King County program in which Metro works with Metro project We want to local governments and community manager for make it easier partners to develop innovative and Normandy Park’s for residents to cost-efficient transportation solutions “Community in areas of King County that don’t have Connections” get where they the infrastructure, density, or land use pilot project, the want to go. to support regular, fixed-route bus results of the service. The program aims to develop, recent Normandy test, and evaluate new transportation Park Community services that take advantage of Connections Solution Concepts innovative ideas, unique partnerships, Preference Survey will be available or emerging technology. soon. This survey asked residents for feedback on the proposed solution Why Normandy Park? Regular bus concepts presented by Metro to our service may not meet all of our stakeholder group last December. community’s transportation needs. Normandy Park is a growing community More information about the Normandy with a rising senior population and two Park Community Connections project primary commercial areas along the can be found at www.kingcounty.gov/ First Avenue. Some areas of Normandy metro/normandypark.

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NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 25 Normandy Park Profile: Photographer Doug Early Photography has been a great hobby. While growing up in Westfield, New Jersey, I always brought my little Kodak camera on family vacations. This continued, as I became a young adult. I worked for Piedmont Airlines and then later USAIRWAYS. The excellent perk of having flying benefits allowed me to travel to Europe and Asia. Several years ago, a friend gave me his Canon Point and Shoot Camera and this is when I really started to get into photography. What a difference in how my pictures looked! From a stunning façade of a Pre WWII building in Prague to an intimate close up of a deer in Yosemite. I then went out and bought a Canon DSLR, and soon knew I was hooked. A couple of years ago and with my friend’s encouragement, I started to enter art festivals. I feel very honored that I’ve been juried and won awards in Burien, Federal Way, the Washington State Fair and Normandy Park. “Where Will It Lead Me” by photographer The Pacific Northwest has been a wonderful Doug Early environment to photograph, and I enjoy taking pictures of nature, landscapes and architecture. I love when a person makes a heartfelt connection through my photography. It could be because of a childhood memory, a familiar location or through the deep love of the subject matter.

As a Burien resident, I am very excited to be exhibiting my photography at Normandy Park City Hall March 19th through May 30th. There will be a reception at Normandy Park City Hall on Thursday, April 26th from 7–9 p.m. I hope that you can make it and most importantly, I hope that you enjoy my photography.

Doug Early Doug Early at the Mt. Tongariro Crossing www.dougearlyphotography.com in New Zealand

26 NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 Normandy Park Spring 2018 Events

Library2Go Spring Into Marine View Park April 4 Your Park Ivy Pull May 2, 30 April 28 May 5 June 27 Volunteers needed to Paint Volunteers needed to July 25 the Playground at City Hall remove ivy plants at KCLS Library Van Park from 9–11am. Marine View Park from at Marvista Park from 9:30am–noon. 3:30–4pm. Miller Walker Environmental Community Birding Class Stewards Recycling Event April 7, 14, 21 April 28 May 19 Free Birding Class at Marine June 16 Free Community Recycling View Park from 8:30–10:30 Volunteers needed to Event at John Knox Church am. RSVP with Parks from 9am–3pm. Department is required. remove invasive plants at Walker Preserve from 9:30 am–noon. RSVP Owl Prowl Arts Reception with Matt Goehring at [email protected] May 25 April 26 or 206-263-6826. June 1, 15 Doug Early Photography July 6, 27 Reception at City Hall August 10, 24 from 7–9pm. Free Owl Discovery Walk at Nature Trails or Walker Preserve at dusk. RSVP with Parks Department is required.

NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 27 Stormwater Runoff is Impacting Local Salmon BY MATT GOEHRING It’s a Wednesday morning of the local creeks and as pre-spawn mortality in November, and local salmon to the residents (PSM), causes fish to residents Lee Moyer of the watershed. From become disoriented, lose and Craig Knuston are October through December, equilibrium, and die within navigating up Miller Creek 32 volunteers contributed hours of exposure. Pre- and carefully scanning the over 335 hours to surveys spawn mortality in coho water for signs of salmon. in 2017. The collective salmon is not isolated They are part of the 30+ interest in the program is to this watershed. It is a volunteers monitoring adult inspiring. It’s not just the regional problem linked salmon returns to Miller program volunteers, local to stormwater runoff. A and Walker Creeks. In residents now recognize the growing body of evidence addition to identifying and bright orange vests worn suggests stormwater runoff counting live salmon, they by surveyors and frequently from the regional network will cut open any dead stop them to inquire about of roads and highways salmon to determine if they how the salmon are doing. triggers PSM in coho spawned successfully prior to dying. “This is important work that provides valuable data on the health of the watershed. It also provides great exercise— it’s a good alternative to going to the gym,” said Lee Moyer of Burien. Now in its eighth year, the Community Salmon Investigation for Highline is a great example of a community-driven science program. Since salmon rely on cold clean water in In addition to documenting salmon. Scientists at the Miller and Walker Creeks, long term trends in University of Washington they are a good indicator abundance (see figure), Center for Urban Waters of broader ecosystem CSI-Highline has –Tacoma, led by Ed health. There are only a highlighted a troublesome Kolodziej, are working to few similar programs in statistic—approximately isolate the specific chemical western Washington—the 67 percent of adult female compound(s) contributing closest being Longfellow coho returning to Miller to PSM. A partnership Creek in West Seattle. The and Walker Creeks die between CSI-Highline popularity of the program prior to spawning. This and the Center for Urban reflects the importance phenomenon, known

28 NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 Waters is helping to collect Zenith Holland symptomatic fish and water samples from Miller Creek as Nursery $20part of this regional study. $10 Des Moines First and Finest Nursery Residents interested in how they can help improve open daily Mon-Fri 10-6 Saturday 9-6 Sunday 10-5 conditions for salmon within perennials. grasses. patio trees. shrubs. OFFMiller and Walker Creeks can OFF contact Matt Goehring, Miller seasonal color. vines. organic veggie starts. seeds. herbs. hummingbird plants. ferns. AnyWalker Purchase Basin Steward. Specific Any Purchase actions you can take include hostas. conifers. blueberries. rhubarb. ground covers. organic soil and fertilizers. • ofInstall $100 a raingarden or frostproof pottery. classes and workshops of $50 cistern to reduce runoff orfrom yourmore property; 23260 Marine View Dr. South Des Moines or more With coupon only. Coupon cannot be combined [email protected] With coupon only. Coupon cannot be combined with• En anysure other offer. only Expires rain 5/31/18 enters www.zenithholland.com • 206-878-7002 with any other offer. Expires 5/31/18 local storm drains— OVER keep chemicals and car fluids out;

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• Volunteer to help restore local parks. The success of the CSI- Highline program is a reflection of the dedicated community volunteers. If you’re interested in participating in CSI-Highline or learning about other opportunities to help improve the Miller-Walker watershed, please contact Matt Goehring (206-263-6826 or [email protected]). No prior experience is required and training will be provided in early October for the 2018 spawning season.

NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 29 Home financing from a local lender who From the City Manager understands your needs Emergency Preparedness Potpourri

“What we think, we become.” Chief of Police Dan Yourkoski will Who said that? Emerson? be working with neighborhoods to Nope, he only said it about coordinate Block Watch and Emergency men, but he meant everyone. Management roles. It would be a good

Mark Hoppen, James Allen? Nope, he idea to speak to him about arranging a ICMA-CM City Manager liked to use “th’s.” Helen training to prepare your neighborhood. Keller? Nope, but she might have said it. Napoleon Hill? City of Normandy Park “Order Nope, he said it best about personal of Continuity” during emergency well-being. Stephen Covey? Nope, he management situations, the line of code focused on habits. Dalai Lama? Nope, authority to run the local emergency but close. Buddha said it (5th Century operations center (EOC): B.C.). But, they all recognized the 1. City Manager—Executive principle; see their quotes listed below. 2. Chief of Police—Director of EM, A man is what he thinks about all local EOC (according to the day long. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) current adopted plan, at City Hall, One reason I’ve become one of the state’s top mortgage lenders is that I genuinely enjoy helping newcomers A man is literally what he thinks, his then at Marvista Public Works, become my neighbors. I live, work and play right here in King County, one of the state’s most scenic areas. character being the complete sum then at Normandy Park/Burien As a representative of top national lender Caliber Home Loans, Inc., I can provide everything you need for of all his thoughts. (James Allen, As Fire Station) a new home purchase or refinance, including: a Man Thinketh, 1903) 3. Police Sergeants n More loan options than big bank lenders People do not like to think. If one 4. Public Works Supervisor n Complimentary loan pre-approvals that put you a step ahead in our competitive market thinks, one must reach conclusions. n Updates delivered by text and email that keep you updated of your loan’s status Conclusions are not always 5. Mayor n A faster path to closing, managed by our in-house originations professionals n Personal advice and guidance from start to finish pleasant. (Helen Keller) In the meantime, on the City of Normandy Park website, review the Whatever the mind of man can Contact me when you’re ready to apply for financing or have questions about any aspect of home conceive and believe, it can “Emergency Preparedness” page under financing. Busy? Apply online 24/7 at my website www.rickking.com. achieve. (Napoleon Hill) “Services,” and then “Police.” Rick King Sow a thought, reap an action; sow I hope you will consider thoughtfully how Sales Manager an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, important it is to act to insure the safety NMLS 121214 reap a character; sow a character, of your person and household members and to plan with your neighbors to save 617 Eastlake Avenue East Ste #300 reap a destiny. (Stephen R. Covey) Seattle WA 98109 yourselves for up to two weeks that you 206-274-5229 In order to carry out a positive may be without any services in the event [email protected] action we must develop here [likely of a catastrophe. points at his head with a wry smile] www.rickking.com

a positive vision. (Dalai Lama) Caliber Home Loans, Inc., 1525 S. Belt Line Rd., Coppell, TX 75019 NMLS ID #15622 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). 1-800-401-6587. Copyright © 2018. All Rights Reserved. This is not an offer to enter into an agreement. Not all customers will qualify. Information, rates, and programs are subject to change without prior notice. All products are subject to credit and property approval. Not all products are available in all states or for all dollar amounts. Other restrictions and limitations apply. Washington Consumer Loan Company License No. CL-15622. (20912_WA) 30 NORMANDY PARK CITY SCENE | SPRING 2018 Home financing from a local lender who understands your needs

One reason I’ve become one of the state’s top mortgage lenders is that I genuinely enjoy helping newcomers become my neighbors. I live, work and play right here in King County, one of the state’s most scenic areas. As a representative of top national lender Caliber Home Loans, Inc., I can provide everything you need for a new home purchase or refinance, including: n More loan options than big bank lenders n Complimentary loan pre-approvals that put you a step ahead in our competitive market n Updates delivered by text and email that keep you updated of your loan’s status n A faster path to closing, managed by our in-house originations professionals n Personal advice and guidance from start to finish

Contact me when you’re ready to apply for financing or have questions about any aspect of home financing. Busy? Apply online 24/7 at my website www.rickking.com.

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Caliber Home Loans, Inc., 1525 S. Belt Line Rd., Coppell, TX 75019 NMLS ID #15622 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). 1-800-401-6587. Copyright © 2018. All Rights Reserved. This is not an offer to enter into an agreement. Not all customers will qualify. Information, rates, and programs are subject to change without prior notice. All products are subject to credit and property approval. Not all products are available in all states or for all dollar amounts. Other restrictions and limitations apply. Washington Consumer Loan Company License No. CL-15622. (20912_WA) NORMANDY PARK TOWNE CENTER

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